Agriculture & Horticulture

From the 1,200 PUM experts who share their knowledge as volunteers, around 120 have expertise in Agriculture and Horticulture. Clients we collaborate with are: agri & horti farmers and foresters, plant breeders, seed suppliers, and machinery suppliers, all in the broad sense of the term.

Areas of expertise – From seed to harvest

Technical advice

• Soil fertility; application of fertilizer, compost
• Crop protection; application of pesticides
• Water management / irrigation
• Post-harvest / storage
• Sustainable agriculture & horticulture / forestry

Advice on inputs

• Choice of seeds; species/cultivars
• Choice of fertilizers
• Choice of phytosanitary products / pesticides
• Choice of machines

Management consultancy

• Marketing plan
• Business plan

Agriculture

• Staple crops: potatoes, onions, maize, cereals, etc.
• Forest, timber and non-timber products
• Tree products: apples, cocoa, oilseeds, stone fruits (mangos), hazelnuts, etc.
• Products from the bushes: pineapple, coffee, tea, etc.
• Nursery
• Propagation material: seeds, young plants, grafts – for agricultural crops

Horticulture

• Flowers and ornamental plants
• Aromatic herbs
• Mushrooms
• Protected cultivation of vegetables: tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, lettuces
• Production of red fruits: strawberries, berries (indoors and outdoors)
• Field vegetables: carrot, pumpkin, cabbage
• Nursery production and multiplication of tissue cultures for horticultural crops.

Professional people for positive impact

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